Beta Theta Pi - The Ohio State University

BQP Page 3 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Membership Provides Lifelong Benefits How Beta Influenced Steve Jeney '85 W hen looking back, Steve Jeney '85 reflects on which institutions and people had the most impact on his life. Without question, the brothers from the eta Delta Chapter at e Ohio State University are among them. "I am very proud to be a Beta and a graduate of e Ohio State University. My Beta experience was a special time in my life as I made some great lifelong friends," Steve shared. "e friends I made in the Fraternity are my best friends today. I didn't know that would be the case 30 years ago." When asked about his favorite college memories, Steve most fondly recalls just the daily interaction with his fellow brothers at the eta Delta Chapter House, as well as TGs on Friday nights, and participating on the Beta intramural sports teams. He cherished the camaraderie between the brothers and the fellowship they developed and believes that social interactions there prepared him for life aer college. "Well, I think eta Delta prepared me for how to live with and deal with a diverse group of people living in a community. e fraternity gave me the opportunity to be a member of a group that has to be individually accountable within the fraternity to do your part to make the fraternity work. While in my early Beta years I struggled with this concept a bit; I did quickly learn how to live with a group of guys who had diverse personalities and interests figuring out how to appease, lead, and follow. is really is no different than what we all face in our businesses every day." Steve decided to join a fraternity to make a large university feel more manageable, and decided to join Beta because from the first time he visited the house he knew that was where he wanted to be, even though many of his Columbus Ohio high school friends either did not join a fraternity or did not choose Beta if they did. e memories and friendships le a positive and lasting influence on Steve's life. To ensure that young men can have the same Beta experience he had, Steve chooses to stay connected with his brothers and is looking forward to the recolonization process. "I am certain we will find right group of men to get the Chapter back and make it a strong Fraternity for many years to come." Steve lives in Columbus, Ohio, with his wife, Andrea "Andi", and their two sons, Zander, who is getting ready to graduate from Northeastern University in Boston, and Frankie, who attends Colorado College in Colorado Springs. He has been working at National Electric Coil for 27 years and has been one of the owners there for the last 20. Steve would love to hear from his Fraternity brothers. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Reconnect with eta Delta Today T his newsletter kicks off a renewed effort to keep in touch with eta Delta alumni. As we work to return to e Ohio State University campus, we need the support of every alumnus to make our plan a success. Here's how you can help: Update your contact information: Cleaning up the list of e-mails, addresses, and phone numbers will allow us to keep everyone informed and connected. Visit www.osubeta.org to update your information today. Identify potential advisors: We are committed to recruiting and training at least a five-person advisory team and your assistance in identifying candidates would be very helpful. Advisors are expected to come in with a passion for the organization, an ability to provide and accept feedback, and the desire to challenge the Chapter members and other advisors alike in living up to the standards and principles of the organization. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, connect with us today! Help identify potential members: Do you know of any gentlemen, scholars, leaders or athletes attending or soon to attend Ohio State? Please send us referrals as we start growing our list of prospective members. A L U M N I L E A D E R S H I P President Christian Hertl '03 christianhertl@gmail.com Secretary Jared Friesner '02 Treasurer Chris Ingram '02 Property Manager Steven Vilardo '78 House Manager Dan Ketcham'77 President Scott Saffell '78 scott.w.saffell@gmail.com Vice President Alan Veatch '79 Treasurer Todd Stefanini '05 Alumni Affairs Matt Brown '05 Social Chris McCabe '80 Secretary Larry Plum '68 Scholarship Rod Gregory '79 Members David Wright '67 Dan Pickett '80 BUILDING ASSOCIATION

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